Player 'suffers cardiac arrest' at FA Youth Cup match as paramedics battle to revive him and game abandoned

A FA Youth Cup match had to be called off last night after a player suffered a “cardiac arrest” on the pitch.

Fans were asked to leave the game between West Bridgford FC Colts and Boston United after the horror incident.

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The game was taking place at Regatta Way, home to the Colts, in Gamston, Nottinghamshire.

Witnesses claimed the player was given “multiple” shocks from a defibrillator, but remained unresponsive.

The youngster, a member of West Bridgford Colts squad, was rushed to Queen’s Medical Centre after three ambulances raced to the scene.

A statement from the club said: "We can confirm that there was a medical incident tonight during our FA Youth Cup game against Boston United.

"Emergency services were called out to our Regatta Way Ground after a player became seriously unwell and they are now undergoing treatment in hospital.

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"We would ask that you respect the privacy of those involved at this time and we will comment further when we feel it is appropriate to do so."

Dozens of fans have sent the young footballer well wishes online after the game was postponed.

The game kicked off at 7.45pm, but was abandoned after the medical incident.

Posting online Boston United said: "Tonight’s #FAYouthCup fixture between West Bridgford and the Pilgrims has been abandoned."

Freelance football reporter Chris Williams tweeted: “Hug your loved ones, I'm at a FA Youth Cup game this evening where a young player has suffered a SCA.

“Four shocks and still unresponsive, three ambulances on site. The game has of course been abandoned and we’ve been asked to leave.”

Another user added: "Seeing heartbreaking news that a FA Cup youth game has had to be suspended due to a player having a Cardiac arrest on the pitch.

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"Praying he is ok and pulls through."

A spokeswoman for East Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We received a call at 19.50 hours today to a medical emergency in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire.

"We sent two ambulances and a fast response car, and the air ambulance were in attendance.

"We transported one patient to the Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, by land ambulance."

Boston United's first team plays in the National League North, while West Bridgford Colts participate in the United Counties League.

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